Eric Oitzman

About Eric Oitzman

Senior Project Manager, Business Analyst, and Military Veteran. I manage large, complex initiatives and deliver exceptional products and services. My ability to balance project management constraints—such as scope, quality, schedule, cost, and compliance—for stakeholders and sponsors has been recognized as outstanding by both reviewers and customers. Expert in collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to plan and manage complex projects, multi-million dollar budgets, timelines, and risks. Proficient in both Agile and Predictive methodologies within a hybrid environment. Strong background in improving business processes utilizing foresight, creativity, and sound judgment to anticipate and solve problems. Active Secret clearance, TS/SCI eligible.I have a strong reputation in project management and process improvement, with a proven ability to implement new technologies that deliver innovative solutions and address unique problem-solving initiatives. My capacity to foster a work culture where employees trust each other and collaborate openly has been demonstrated through success in solving complex problems and achieving common goals. My expertise includes working with cross-functional teams to plan and manage technical delivery projects, business intelligence decision aids, budgets, timelines, and risks.Education Bachelor of Arts in ManagementCertifications & Training Project Management Professional (PMP)| Agile Certified Practitioner | ITIL v4 CAREER HIGHLIGHTSSTRATEGIC PLANNING Skilled in program and resource analysis; optimizing resource allocations, human resource modeling, and coordination of work efforts MANAGEMENT Visionary leader with experience in mentoring cross-functional teams; strong working knowledge of business and management principles; skilled in customer needs assessment, workforce staffing assignments, personnel knowledge, tasks/abilities, and evaluation of customer satisfactionQUALITY CONTROL Experienced in program supervision, operations, production, engineering, quality control, and hazardous material management, meeting quality standards for services RESEARCH Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis on readiness, logistics, and performance metrics; performed operational research, developed senior-level briefings and follow-up reports; identified solutions with strong critical thinking and liaison coordination

Experience

1. Senior Project Manager

   Serco

   Sep 2025 — Present · Portsmouth, VA, US

   Project Manager in Healthcare Innovation for Naval Medical Forces Atlantic. A results-oriented and strategically focused Project Manager, managing complex healthcare innovation projects across the entire project lifecycle. Proven ability to leverage both Agile and Predictive methodologies to optimize project efficiency, drive measurable improvements in patient care, and enhance operational effectiveness in support of Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) strategic objectives. Possess extensive experience in PMP services and comprehensive project management, ensuring projects consistently align with organizational goals and deliver impactful results.• Project Lead for the Navy Medicine Atlantic and Defense Health Agency Atlantic Tidewater network initiative to improve access to primary care at military treatment facilities, identifying key barriers and delivering actionable recommendations.• Leads the Navy Forces Atlantic FY 2026 Navy Medicine Campaign Order. Facilitates stakeholder actions, tasks and activities across the enterprise to ensure Navy Medicine forces have trained, equipped, certified, maintained, and sustained medical forces and units capable of supporting the Joint and Naval force.• Provide mentorship to Navy Medicine project managers, driving projects to successful completion. Serve as a champion for Project Management Methodologies, facilitating adoption to improve organizational outcomes.

Education

• U.S. Naval War College

  Class 113 Gold, Senior Enlisted Academy: Communication, leadership and management, national security affairs

  2004 — 2004

• American Military University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Management

  2011 — 2014

• General Assembly

  Data Science Fundamentals, Python for Data Science; Exploratory Data Analysis; Data Modeling Foundations; Machine Learning

  2018 — 2018

• Excelsior University

  Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Electronics Technology

  2001 — 2003

Skills

• Theory of Constraints
• Program Management
• Process Improvement
• Lean Operations
• Six Sigma
• Problem Solving
• Mentoring
• Project Management
• Project Planning
• Lean Management
• Production Managment
• Quality Management
• Operations Management
• Operational Planning
• Avionics
• Military Operations
• Aircraft Maintenance
• Command
• Analysis
• Aircraft
• Logistics
• Lean Manufacturing
• Weapons
• Team Building
• Electronic Warfare
• Quality Assurance
• Defense
• Team Leadership
• Change Management
• Leadership
• Military
• Security Clearance
• Government
• Military Experience
• Dod
• Continuous Improvement
• Navy
• National Security
• Strategic Planning
• Training